Outbike Australia

08/09/2026

We have great shoulder season long stay deals at our 'base' in Europe...

17/08/2026

NSW Railways published giant guidebooks to explore the state in the 19C.
Long before regional holidays succumbed to motor cars.

1897 edition is titled ‘New South Wales, it's Railway System & Holiday Resorts’.
Online at Trove it’s 276 page images.
A predecessor of 122 pages was first published in 1879 and is now even rarer.
A bookshop in Melbourne’s Brunswick has the 1897 book on offer.
The book includes fabulous plates of destinations, maps, locos, carriages and interiors.

Note NSW Explorer Pass is a crazy bargain in 2026: $420 for 180 days unlimited travel and includes regional coaches and extends to Melbourne and Brisbane!

Let’s invite Michael Portillo to NSW, hand him a copy and an Explorer Pass!

No doubt unboxed bicycles were allowed on trains in 1897. Have to confirm that next.

https://www.abebooks.com/first-edition/New-South-Wales-Railway-System-Holiday/32018448802/bd

14/08/2026

On the G2G trail, Cooper Creek cuts the Birdsville Track once again - not that it was open anyway. Further north, Goyders Lagoon long term flooding (from summer monsoon falls in Qld) has kept the route shut since early in the year, compounded by regular dumps across outback SA over Autumn and Winter.
G2G 2027 entries are strong and chances are the Birdsville Track will be open when we ride it early June. Let us know if you’re interested in riding, places are limited.

19/07/2026

Inspiring article about the daughter of our 2024 G2G rider Graeme, both farmers from Southland NZ.
Rosie (G2G22), you’ll enjoy this!

An eight-year health transformation has earned Liz Gill a scholarship to next year’s Ironman New Zealand – and inspired an adventure race on her farm that’s raising thousands for her Southland community

17/07/2026

Bike, hike, sip, trip and/or just ‘chill’… at Outbike’s digs in Europe:
Stay 14 Nights Off-Peak / $1400 AUD For Two With Bonus One-Month Germany Tickets.

Enjoy and Explore Germany - from Outbike’s comfy self-contained studio or one-bedroom apartments overlooking the Mosel River in the vibrant winemaker town of Zell-Mosel, Rhineland.
Rated 8.7 on Booking .com
Valid for 2 guests for any 14-days in these periods:
25 Oct to 23 Dec 2026
3 Jan to 25 Mar 2027

myeuropebase.com.au
(Outbike’s flip side)

https://int.bahn.de/en/offers/regional/deutschland-ticket

The ticket is valid for a calendar month of unlimited travel on local and regional buses/trams/trains and for inter-regional (RE) trains across Germany and to near-border towns in neighbouring countries.

Guests can discuss the use of our bikes kept there.

TIPS:
* Flights from Australia to Europe are typically at their cheapest from mid-Oct to mid-Nov.
* From late November Xmas Markets are in full swing.
* Trier, Luxembourg, Cochem, Koln, Koblenz and the Rhine Gorges are all within day-trip range of Zell.

09/07/2026

The GULF to GULF - it's Australia's Epic Outback Ride.
Entries are open for 2027:
https://www.outbike.com.au/g2g/

10/06/2026

We asked AI about our Gulf to Gulf event. AI’s response is a bit of a beat up with a lot of scary adjectives we wouldn’t choose. We reckon it’s actually quite achievable with reasonable preparation.
See what you think? Read on…
Comments from past riders especially welcome.
Please note entries are now open for 2027!

AI Overview
Australia's Gulf to Gulf (G2G) bike ride is widely considered one of the nation's premier endurance challenges.
Traversing approximately 2,200 km across the rugged outback from Port Augusta to Karumba, it forces riders to survive extreme heat, unpredictable flooding, brutal winds, and prolonged isolation. (sources) Desire Lines Cycling Club +3
The G2G is a formidable endeavor that tests human limits in several ways: Hostile Terrain: Riders traverse the famous Birdsville Track, battling harsh outback corrugations, deep sand dunes, and the unforgiving desert sun. (sources) Outbike Australia +2
Severe Elements: Participants often face punishing headwinds, high temperatures, dense fly swarms, and rough, remote tracks. (sources) Outbike Australia +2
Extreme Isolation: The expedition spans 30+ days, requires a month of remote bush camping, and features very limited phone and internet reception. (sources) crazyguyonabike.com +2
Logistical Complexity: Because the upper Birdsville Track can sometimes close due to sudden flooding, routes often have to be incredibly adaptable. (sources) crazyguyonabike.com
While other events like the 14,200km Great Southern Country tour take riders around the entire perimeter of the continent, the Gulf to Gulf bisects the unforgiving heart of the country, acting as a grueling, month-long homage to the continent's harsh realities. (sources) YouTube·EF Pro Cycling +1
You can find official details, itineraries, and registration information for the next event via Outbike Australia.

24/05/2026

When Goyder Lagoon floods, the upper part of the Birdsville Track is out of action for months.
Fingers crossed that next summer isn’t so wet in the Diamantina, Eyre and Georgina catchments so our 2027 G2G can ride all the way!

22/05/2026

ASCP Day 14. Arrived Coober Pedy with a nice tailwind. Well done riders. Well done team.
‘Done and Dusted!’

22/05/2026

ASCP Day 13. Final night. Camp oven damper was a hit.